祭月 Moon Festival Jì yuè

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A：今晚是中秋节，我们一起赏月、祭月吧！
B：好啊！祭月要准备些什么？
C：一般要准备月饼、水果、还有祭祀用的香烛。
D：听说还要摆上我们家祖先的照片？
A：是的，表达对祖先的思念。
B：那我们现在就开始准备吧！
C：好，我们一起把祭品摆好，然后点上香烛，诚心祈祷。
D：好的，期待今晚美丽的月亮！

拼音

A：Jīn wǎn shì zhōng qiū jié, wǒmen yī qǐ shǎng yuè, jì yuè ba！
B：Hǎo a！Jì yuè yào zhǔnbèi xiē shénme？
C：Yì bān yào zhǔnbèi yuè bǐng, shuǐ guǒ, hái yǒu jì sì yòng de xiāng zhú。
D：Tīng shuō hái yào bǎi shàng wǒmen jiā zǔ xiān de zhàopiàn？
A：Shì de, biǎo dá duì zǔ xiān de sī niàn。
B：Nà wǒmen xiànzài jiù kāishǐ zhǔnbèi ba！
C：Hǎo, wǒmen yī qǐ bǎ jì pǐn bǎi hǎo, rán hòu diǎn shàng xiāng zhú, chéng xīn qídǎo。
D：Hǎo de, qī dài jīn wǎn měilì de yuèliàng！

English

A: It's Mid-Autumn Festival tonight, let's appreciate the moon and offer sacrifices together!
B: Great! What do we need to prepare for the moon sacrifice?
C: We usually prepare mooncakes, fruits, and incense and candles for the offering.
D: I heard that we should also put up pictures of our ancestors?
A: Yes, to express our remembrance of them.
B: Let's start preparing now!
C: Okay, let's arrange the offerings together, then light the incense and candles, and pray sincerely.
D: All right, looking forward to the beautiful moon tonight!

Dialogues 2

中文

A: 你知道中秋节的祭月习俗吗？
B: 知道一些，听说要拜月神，祈求来年丰收。
A: 对，还要祭拜祖先，表达对他们的思念。
B: 除了祭拜，还有什么其他的活动吗？
A: 当然有，赏月、吃月饼、猜灯谜等等，都是中秋节的传统活动。

拼音

A：Nǐ zhīdào zhōng qiū jié de jì yuè xí sú ma？
B：Zhīdào yīxiē, tīng shuō yào bài yuè shén, qǐ qiú lái nián fēng shōu。
A：Duì, hái yào jì bài zǔ xiān, biǎo dá duì tāmen de sī niàn。
B：Chú le jì bài, hái yǒu shénme qí tā de huódòng ma？
A：Dāng rán yǒu, shǎng yuè, chī yuè bǐng, cāi dēng mí děng děng, dōu shì zhōng qiū jié de chuántǒng huódòng。

English

A: Do you know the custom of offering sacrifices to the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
B: I know a little bit, I heard that people worship the moon goddess and pray for a good harvest next year.
A: Yes, and we also worship our ancestors and express our remembrance of them.
B: Besides worshiping, are there any other activities?
A: Of course, there are, appreciating the moon, eating mooncakes, guessing lantern riddles, and so on, these are all traditional activities during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Common Phrases

祭月

jì yuè

Moon Festival

赏月

shǎng yuè

Appreciate the moon

月饼

yuè bǐng

Mooncakes

拜月神

bài yuè shén

Worship the moon goddess

祈求丰收

qǐ qiú fēng shōu

Pray for a good harvest

Cultural Background

中文

中秋节是中国重要的传统节日，祭月是重要的仪式，体现了人们对丰收的期盼和对祖先的敬意。

祭月一般在中秋节的晚上进行，家人会一起在院子里或阳台上摆放祭品，点燃香烛，进行祭祀仪式。

祭品的种类因地区而异，但通常包括月饼、水果、瓜果等。

拼音

Zhōng qiū jié shì zhōngguó zhòngyào de chuántǒng jiérì, jì yuè shì zhòngyào de yíshì, tǐxiàn le rénmen duì fēngshōu de qīpàn hé duì zǔxiān de jìngyì。

Jì yuè yì bān zài zhōng qiū jié de wǎnshàng jìnxíng, jiārén huì yī qǐ zài yuànzi lǐ huò yáng tái shàng bǎifàng jì pǐn, diǎnrán xiāng zhú, jìnxíng jìsì yíshì。

Jì pǐn de zhǒnglèi yīn dìqū ér yì, dàn tōngcháng bāokuò yuè bǐng, shuǐguǒ, guāguǒ děng。

English

Mid-Autumn Festival is an important traditional festival in China, and the moon sacrifice is an important ceremony, reflecting people's hope for a good harvest and respect for their ancestors.

The moon sacrifice is usually performed on the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and families will gather together in the yard or on the balcony to place offerings, light incense and candles, and perform the sacrificial ceremony.

The types of offerings vary from region to region, but usually include mooncakes, fruits, and melons.

Advanced Expressions

中文

我们今晚进行传统的祭月仪式，以表达对丰收的感恩和对祖先的敬意。

中秋佳节，举家赏月，其乐融融，共同祈求来年平安顺遂。

月光如水，洒满人间，我们虔诚地向月神祈福，祈求国泰民安，家和万事兴。

拼音

Wǒmen jīn wǎn jìnxíng chuántǒng de jì yuè yíshì, yǐ biǎodá duì fēngshōu de gǎn'ēn hé duì zǔxiān de jìngyì。

Zhōng qiū jiājié, jǔjiā shǎng yuè, qí lè róngróng, gòngtóng qǐqiú lái nián píng'ān shùnsuì。

Yuèguāng rú shuǐ, sǎ mǎn rénjiān, wǒmen qiánchéng de xiàng yuè shén qífú, qǐqiú guótài mín'ān, jiāhé wànshì xīng。

English

Tonight, we perform a traditional moon sacrifice to express gratitude for the harvest and respect for our ancestors.

On the beautiful Mid-Autumn Festival, the whole family appreciates the moon together, enjoying the harmonious atmosphere, praying for peace and prosperity in the coming year.

The moonlight is like water, showering the world, we sincerely pray to the moon goddess, praying for national peace and stability, family harmony and everything prospering.

Cultural Taboos

中文

祭祀时要注意保持肃穆的态度，不要嬉笑打闹。祭品要摆放整齐，表示对神灵和祖先的尊重。

拼音

Jìsì shí yào zhùyì bǎochí sùmù de tàidu, bù yào xīxiào dǎnào。Jì pǐn yào bǎifàng zhěngqí, biǎoshì duì shénlíng hé zǔxiān de zūnjìng。

English

During the sacrifice, pay attention to maintaining a solemn attitude, do not laugh or play. The offerings should be neatly arranged, showing respect for the gods and ancestors.

Key Points

中文

祭月习俗适合所有年龄段的人参与，但孩子需要在成年人的指导下进行。在正式场合下，祭祀仪式要庄重而肃穆，在非正式场合，则可以相对轻松一些。

拼音

Jì yuè xí sú shìhé suǒyǒu niánlíng duàn de rén cānyù, dàn háizi xūyào zài chéngnián rén de zhǐdǎo xià jìnxíng。Zài zhèngshì chǎnghé xià, jìsì yíshì yào zhuāngzhòng ér sùmù, zài fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé, zé kěyǐ xiāngduì qīngsōng yīxiē。

English

The moon sacrifice custom is suitable for people of all ages to participate in, but children need to be guided by adults. In formal occasions, the sacrificial ceremony should be solemn and solemn, while in informal occasions, it can be relatively relaxed.

Practice Tips

中文

多听一些关于中秋节祭月习俗的讲解，加深理解。

多看一些关于中秋节祭月活动的图片和视频，增强感性认识。

可以和家人朋友一起练习模拟祭月对话，提高实际运用能力。

注意观察生活中的祭月活动，体会其中的文化内涵。

拼音

Duō tīng yīxiē guānyú zhōng qiū jié jì yuè xí sú de jiǎngjiě, jiāshēn lǐjiě。

Duō kàn yīxiē guānyú zhōng qiū jié jì yuè huódòng de túpiàn hé shìpín, zēngqiáng gǎnxìng rènzhī。

Kěyǐ hé jiārén péngyou yī qǐ liànxí mòní jì yuè duìhuà, tígāo shíjì yùnyòng nénglì。

Zhùyì guānchá shēnghuó zhōng de jì yuè huódòng, tǐhuì qízhōng de wénhuà nèihán。

English

Listen to more explanations about the custom of offering sacrifices to the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival to deepen your understanding.

Watch more pictures and videos of Mid-Autumn Festival moon sacrifice activities to enhance your sensory awareness.

You can practice simulated moon sacrifice dialogues with your family and friends to improve your practical application skills.

Pay attention to observing the moon sacrifice activities in life and understand the cultural connotation.